Lidia S. Martinez with Mariachi Vargas at the San
Diego Mariachi Scholarship Foundation Concert
Dr. Rafael Fernandez de Castro
Luisa McCarthy
Dr. Adela de la Torre
Tonya Torosian and Lidia S. Martinez
supporting Promises 2 Kids
opportunity to participate in the annual
trip to Washington, D.C. The partnership
with Southwest Airlines has been
crucial to making this trip possible.
Ocean Discovery is also dedicated to
empowering young people by exposing
them to and educating
them in science.
Southwest Airlines works
with the organization
as the official airline
of Ocean Discovery
Institute, allowing
students to participate
in scientific conferences
across the nation.
In addition to supporting
local organizations,
Southwest Airlines also believes in the
importance of shining a spotlight on
accomplished individuals. This includes
local business owner Luisa McCarthy
who has been fundamental in revitalizing
Southwest
Airlines
prides itself in
supporting our
youth, leadership,
education and
culture.
La Vista Memorial Park, Dr. Adela de la
Torre who has become the first female
President of San Diego State University
and has a brilliant vision for its future,
Dr. Rafael Fernández de Castro, one
of the first Latinos to serve in congress
and now director of the Center for
U.S.-Mexican Studies, as well as Haida
Mojdehi who has dedicated her time
to advocating on behalf of children’s
health. Like Southwest Airlines, each
of these selfless individuals has taken
their personal experiences, skills and
resources to help improve the lives of
those around them to help San Diego
and our residents thrive.
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